Transport

Suspension of maritime transport activities

17-Aug-2006

The OECD has suspended its work on maritime transport.  The last meeting of the Maritime Transport Committee was held in May 2005 and no work has been undertaken since that date. All reports, documents and statistics that have been declassified for public release are still available on the OECD web site, but they will no longer be updated.

OECD Workshop on Maritime Transport, 4-5 November 2004

23-Nov-2004

The general aim of the Workshop was to identify maritime transportation issues that need to be addressed by government and industry to ensure a secure and efficient environment for the industry.  The Workshop provided an opportunity for decision makers from government and industry to assess the effectiveness of past actions, and to consider what still needs to be done. The Workshop was intended to bring together the members of the OECD’s Maritime Transport Committee, its non-member partners and industry.

Outcome of the Maritime Transport Committee Meeting - May 2004

23-Jun-2004

The Maritime Transport Committee met on 24-25 May 2004.  Discussions focussed on the Committee’s work on security in maritime transport, safety and the environment, the Committee’s 2005/2006 Programme of Work, and the Dialogue with non-member economies.  

Report on the Removal of Insurance from Substandard Shipping

16-Jun-2004

This study addresses the issue identified in the MTC Policy Statement on Substandard Shipping, of whether the marine insurance industry could make a useful impact on efforts to reduce the incidence of substantard shipping.

OECD urges action to tackle child road deaths

02-Jun-2004

More children are killed on the road than in any other type of accident. Many of these deaths could be avoided.

Just released: Keeping Children Safe in Traffic

05-Apr-2004

Tragically, one child out of every 2100 will die before his or her 15th birthday in a road-related incident, and even more will suffer severe injuries or lifelong disabilities. This report provides the latest statistics on children's injuries and fatalities, outlines progress and trends in children's traffic safety in OECD countries, and identifies areas for further improvement. It provides the latest statistics and makes a series of policy-related recommendations for improving children's road safety.

Costs Saving from Non-Compliance with International Environmental Regulations in the Maritime Sector

07-Jan-2004

This report examines the the unfair commercial advantage afforded to substandard shipowners who fail to comply with international environmental regulations that apply to their ships.

Discussion Paper on Ownership and Control of Ships: Options to Improve Transparency

15-Dec-2003

The Secretariat is releasing this discussion paper to seek comments from interested parties.